Hawaii

"The captain of the ship nimbly repositioned us, giving both the port and starboard sides prime viewing, at a safe and respectful distance from the animals. With binoculars, cameras, and phones at the ready, the passengers and crew aboard UnCruise Adventures' 86-guest S.S. Legacy settled in for what turned out to be an hour-long private show by a juvenile humpback who had migrated from Hawaii to spend the summer in the nutrient-rich Alaskan waters."

"Kavahana, a prominent Smorgasburg vendor, is opening a permanent location in Santa Monica on February 10. They specialize in kava nectar, a non-alcoholic beverage made from the kava plant found in Hawaii and the South Pacific." - Mona Holmes

"For something more heavy duty and rugged, the AxisGO Underwater Cell Phone System from Aquatech is a must. It is designed for iPhones, so no third-party apps are required to sync the controls to your device. The glass lens port is scratch resistant, and the touchscreen is flexible and touch-sensitive, making it work flawlessly no matter where you are—in the swimming pool with your family, riding the waves in Hawaii, or scuba diving in the Maldives. As the front of your phone is left unblocked, this kit lets you use all the photography features of the iPhone to unlock your creativity underwater."

"In Hawai‘i, the hosts were fortunate enough to enjoy a meal prepared by James Beard finalist and Top Chef contender Sheldon Simeon, author of Cook Real Hawai‘i, and he prepared both traditional and modern versions of the fruit, the former steamed and served with heated coconut oil and the latter diced into a herby German potato salad. Both were incredible — potentially (whisper it) better than potato?!" - Claudia Geib

"Hawaii offers picture-perfect wedding destinations with white-sand beaches, lush jungles, and scenic mountains." - Travel + Leisure Editors